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Doctor insights on:
I Have A Severe Toothache

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You may need an :
Evaluation if it does not get better as most back problems do such as a disc issue except when caused by other issues referred to the back like GI : ulcer, gastritis, gallstones, etc; renal: infection, kidney stone, etc; vascular: aneurysm, etc; reproductive: ovarian cyst, etc or other pelvic/abdominal reasons v back problems such as a tumor or infection. See your physican if severe pain.
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Just what it says. Pain may be localized or diffuse, sharp or dull, aching or throbbing. May be from a host of different causes, the most common being infection. It requires immediate treatment, pain indicates the cause has significantly progressed. Please call hour Dentist immediately.
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Immediate attention!:
Untreated infections can cause serious complications! they can even be life threatening! toothaches don't go away on their own! now you have two very good reasons to see your dentist asap!
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See your dentist:
Take OTC painkillers may provide some relief until you can get to your dentist. Tooth pain is caused when the nerve root of a tooth is irritated by infection, decay or trauma. The good news is the prognosis is good with appropriate dental care. Remember, toothache pain will not go away on its own.
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What surgery?:
Do you mean is there some type of surgery for tooth ache/gum pain or do you mean can you have any type of surgery if you are concurrently having tooth ache / gum pain? Please rephrase
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See your dentist:
Normally, toothaches don't happen suddenly. Usually there is a cavitiy that is not symptomatic, and then as it gets larger and larger, becomes symptomatic. Your dentist can find out by taking a radiograph (xray) of the area and determine the cause.
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Unlikely:
Mri is not a good test for looking at the sinuses but it can often detect fluid and inflammation. These findings on MRI are not usually related strictly to sinus infection. Though possible, a connection between your sinuses and your shoulder is unlikely. More history about your shoulder pain would be helpful.
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Better to dentist:
Unless your local er is big enough to have dental staffing, they will be an interim stop for meds on your way to see a dentist. The best advice is a function of your access to care. If you have accessible dentists, that's the best choice either in private practice or in a community health center location. If not, get to the er to try to get comfortable and locate a dentist asap.
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